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Malaysian flag displayed beside Singapore flag outside Yishun HDB flat
A TikTok video shows a Malaysian flag displayed alongside a Singapore flag outside an HDB flat. According to Singapore’s National Emblems (Control of Display) Act, displaying foreign flags or emblems in public without authorisation is an offence.
SINGAPORE: A TikTok video has recently gone viral, capturing a curious display of national flags outside a ground-floor Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat, supposedly in Yishun.
The six-second clip, uploaded on August 10, shows a Malaysian flag placed side by side with a Singapore flag.
Additionally, Singapore flags were seen adorning the corridors of the second, third, and fourth floors of the HDB block.
The video has sparked a mixed response online, with some viewers urging the local Town Council to take action, citing that it is an offence to display a foreign national flag in Singapore without proper authorization.
The display of the flags has led to speculation that the resident might have hung both flags in recognition of the proximity of Singapore’s National Day on August 9 and Malaysia’s National Day on August 31.
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This incident is not the first time the display of a foreign flag in an HDB estate has drawn attention.
In August 2019, Choa Chu Kang Town Council lodged a police report after a Chinese national flag was displayed at an HDB block.
In November 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a strict reminder that the display or wearing of foreign national emblems, particularly those related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, is an offence without a permit.
According to Singapore’s National Emblems (Control of Display) Act, the unauthorized display of foreign flags is illegal.
The law states that any person who displays a foreign flag, or any owner, tenant, lessee, occupier, or person in charge of premises who knowingly permits the display of such flags, can be prosecuted.
Those found guilty of violating this law can face up to six months in jail, a fine of up to S$500, or both.
Exceptions to this rule are made for accredited diplomatic or consular representatives of foreign powers to Singapore, provided they have received authorization from the Government.
Additionally, the Minister has the authority to issue permits or orders allowing the display of foreign flags under specified conditions and for limited periods.
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As a “Global” City. The ruling government should repeal all laws and restrictions imposed on the types of flags that can be displayed. Not only should everyone be allowed to display their national flag of choice. But all individuals should be allowed to display their own flags that they “identify” with, including flags of their own custom design. The people living in Singapore should also be allowed to display whatever flags they wish to, 24 hours in a day, 365 days in a year. Then we and the 70% Cotton Sheep will see what sort of “diverse” country that we… Read more »
Nee Soon Town Council is aware of a video posted on TikTok account, The SG Daily, on Saturday (Aug 10) showing a Singapore flag and a Malaysia flag hanging side by side outside a ground-floor flat in an HDB block. The location tag in the video shows Yishun Central, suggesting that the HDB block is located in Yishun. No other information was provided in the six seconds video to support the claim. We have confirmed from our checks that the location of the HDB block is not in Yishun. Regardless of location, it is important for all residents to note… Read more »
S1
SG population now 5.9mil..
Only 61% are sg citizens..
Shocked yet?
More than a million of them here, the jiu hu kia, close to 45% of the local voters numbers.
Now you know HOW DARING they can get!
These specie are waiting since 1969 and are never gonna give up ever since the split!
And your country got close to 14% of their kind too within your kind!
No one will be prosecuted if its an alien who did this…as with the other 2 incidences…
Next year which country’s flag will we see flying???
Wow! This person is making a Statement that Singapore belongs to Malaysia. Please find the perpetrator and punish him. Next we might have an Indian or China claim. We do not want to end up like the Palestinians .
Remember:
Former PM said Fantasy Island belong to everybody during a past ND Rally speech.
Islanders didn’t cry foul then, why kow peh now?
Wait they label you xenophobic again!
Give you one inch , you take one foot..
Our migrant loving sgov allowed them too many liberties ..now this….few years ago we saw a PRC flag…and also an India flag !
What next??
What if the Olympic flag is displayed ? How ah?
Hell No…. did ICA really took my advice asking new Citizen to put up their flags and not telling them what flag to put up?
The HDB might even become a mini-UN-flag-display… no?
Never mind lah.
After all, Singapore is the daughter of Malaysia.
Our coat of arms picture consists of a Lion on the right and a Tiger on the left.
What does this say ?
Lion symbolises Singapore and Tiger Malaysia.
You could display it somewhere between
Oct- July non sensitive period mah .
Vibrant City
It is acceptable
Anyone gets hurt or injured?
Many poorer Singaporeans certainly has more stresses when inflation caused so many unmedia-ed hardships, and if the PAP Administration caring enough to do and examine Millions of SGpns state of health in this era of Super High Inflation, certainly then, why NOT get the SG Police to investigate.
If the SG Police Force needs, get help from Interpol Police’s Economists Team.
Even this, … makes and materialises into newsworthiness !!!
I suppose the one responsible will be jailed and fined, … seeing that it’s a grave offence and may be responsible for instigating unrest and disharmony on the island !!!
Warn the “offender” and let’s move on to the “akan datang” PM’s ND speech, … electoral boundaries and million dollar hdb’s lor !!!